Erie va set to break ground on $18 million primary care clinic expansion and renovation project | va erie health care | veterans affairs

Erie , PA — Erie VA Healthcare System proudly invites Veterans and the community to attend the Primary Care Clinic Expansion and Renovation groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, January 29,

2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Erie VA Medical Center. Construction of the 11,000 sq. ft. expansion and the 9,800 sq. ft. renovation will occur in four phases to upgrade and modernize the main

Erie VA facility to enhance healthcare accessibility for Erie and surrounding county Veterans. The project cost is approximately $18,484,432 with a tentative completion date in fall 2026.

Key Highlights of the Erie VAMC Primary Care Expansion and Renovation: PACT MODEL DESIGN: The clinic’s unique design centers around the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model, which

emphasizes a patient-centered approach to care. This model ensures that each patient receives comprehensive, coordinated, and user-friendly healthcare services tailored to their needs. 

MODERN ATTRIBUTES AND EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES: The clinic will feature updated medical equipment, 37 total exam rooms, including five women’s clinic rooms, four negative pressure rooms, two

procedure rooms, two consult rooms, and expanded support areas. Veterans will have access to care more tailored to their specific needs. Media interested in attending the groundbreaking

ceremony can contact Allyson Weislogel, Erie VA Public Affairs Specialist, at [email protected] or 814-969-2943.